McCabe column: Mayor's city address one of many events at library

As always, some of the best events at the library are not sponsored by the library, but organized by others in the community. For example, the library will be the location for a very special event next week.

We are pleased to host the Mayor's 2013 State of the City address Wednesday.

The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. to meet the mayor and interact with city employees and elected officials. Following the reception, the mayor's address will begin at 7 p.m. with an opportunity for audience questions. The mayor will provide an update on current initiatives and introduce the priorities for the upcoming year. The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Wisconsin Rapids Chapter. Due to limited seating, RSVP is encouraged. Go to wirapids.org or call 715-421-8216.

The library has a busy schedule of upcoming programs. The 2013 concert season will continue with the Swanee River Oriole Orchestra playing traditional jazz at 7 p.m. Feb. 21. Jenny Turner, executive director of the Wisconsin Writers Association, will share the history of her organization at 7 p.m. Feb. 28.

The Monday Movies series presents popular and critically acclaimed new and classic films for adult audiences at 7 p.m. each Monday in February.

Tech Tuesdays offer one-on-one help with computers, the Internet and related technologies every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 715-422-5136 to reserve your time with our expert staff.

Upcoming Family Fun Nights will feature musician and storyteller David Landau on Tuesday, juggler Ken Schultz on Feb. 12 and Duke Otherwise on Feb. 26. Popular family films will be shown on Feb. 5 and 19. All of these family programs begin at 6:30 p.m.

Other February events for children include Lego Club on Feb. 18 and Yoga for Kids on Feb. 25. Teen programs featured for February include a Teen Game Afternoon on Feb. 8, a Valentine Party on Feb. 14 and Teen Book Club on Feb. 25. For times and registration requirements, visit or call the library at 715-422-5131.

Take a break from your busy schedule at the McMillan Coffeehouse. In addition to great coffee from Madison's Ancora Coffee Roasters and wonderful baked goods, the Coffeehouse now offers gourmet soups in several flavors. The McMillan Coffeehouse is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Start your new year by learning more about the high-quality free services available at your library. Visit the library, go to our website www. mcmillanlibrary.org, or call us at 715-422-5136 for more information about library programs and services.